Wicomico County, MD Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wicomico County in MD is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,456 violent crimes and 7,110 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 123.4 per 100k residents, which is 16.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 125.6 per 100k, 23.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate123.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,456 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents305 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,521 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate125.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,110 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,145 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate98.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,576 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents368 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 123.4 | C | 7456 | 106.2 | +16.2% |
| Property Crime | 125.6 | B | 7110 | 163.6 | -23.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 146 | 3.5 | -49.0% |
| Robbery | 3.3 | A | 305 | 5.8 | -42.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.5 | B | 1521 | 22.3 | -16.8% |
| Burglary | 25.0 | C | 1145 | 24.0 | +3.9% |
| Larceny | 98.4 | B | 5576 | 116.4 | -15.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.6 | A | 368 | 22.2 | -92.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office
Delmar Police Department
Delmar, MD
Fruitland Police Department
Fruitland, MD
Salisbury Police Department
Salisbury, MD